Category Archives: London Conference Coverage

Special on the ground coverage from Somalia Conference. London, UK May 7th 2013

Soomaaliya oo loogu deegay $300m [SAWIRO]

Shirka caalamiga ee dhacay London oo arimaha Soomaaliya looga hadlayay ayaa soo gaba-gaboobay iyadoona loogu deegay dowladda federalka lacag kor u dhaafayso 300 Million oo Dollar, si dib loogu taago nabadgalyadda, cadaaladda iyo dib u dhiska hay’adaha dhaqalaha. Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya … read more »

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The International Somalia Conference final communiqué.

The Somalia Conference took place at Lancaster House on 7 May 2013, co-hosted by the UK and Somalia, and attended by fifty-four friends and partners of Somalia. We met at a pivotal moment for Somalia. Last year Somalia’s eight-year transition … read more »

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[WATCH VIDEOS] The speeches at the Somalia Conference in London

The Governments of the UK and Somalia will co-hosting an international conference on Somalia in the UK. The conference aims to provide international support for the Government of Somalia as they rebuild their country after two decades of conflict.   … read more »

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[VIDEO] The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave the opening address at the Somalia Conference

This is the text of the President’s speech as drafted, which may differ slightly from the delivered version delivered today in London. A few weeks ago, I planted a young sapling in the garden at Villa Somalia to raise the … read more »

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A bright future for Somalia is within touching distance

Mogadishu, Somalia – When al-Shabaab terrorists attacked the Mogadishu courthouse on April 14, they were attempting to reverse the country’s dramatic trajectory of progress. They failed. Although there was a tragic loss of life, the courts are re-opening and life … read more »

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Somalia conference set to kick off in London

Donor conference will seek pledges to rebuild the East African country torn apart by two decades of civil war. Fifty countries and organisations are to gather in London on Tuesday for an international conference aimed at preventing Somalia from slipping … read more »

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Outrage as Kenyan president invited to Britain despite facing war crimes trial for causing a thousand deaths

The newly-elected President of Kenya has been invited to Britain for a visit despite being due to stand trial for war crimes linked to a thousand deaths. Uhuru Kenyatta was elected in March after just scraping past the 50 per … read more »

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London conference awaits ‘vision to take Somalia forward’

Somali president expected to present plans for rebuilding military, police and justice systems, as civil society calls on nascent government to empower women and provide jobs On Tuesday next week, the UK hosts yet another big conference on Somalia, bringing … read more »

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VIDEO: Prime Minister David Cameron on the Somalia Conference

Prime Minister David Cameron talks about the importance of the Somalia Conference which will be held in London on 7 May 2013. The conference, which is co-hosted by the Prime Minister and the President of Somalia, aims to provide international … read more »

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VIDEO: Mo Farah: ‘let’s get behind the Somalia Conference’

  Somali-born British international track and field Olympic gold medalist, Mo Farah, talks about the upcoming Somalia Conference on 7 May. The Governments of the UK and Somalia will co-host an international conference on Somalia on 7 May in the … read more »

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VIDEO: President of Somalia discusses the upcoming Somalia Conference

The Governments of the UK and Somalia will co-host an international conference on Somalia on 7 May in the UK. The conference aims to provide international support for the Government of Somalia as they rebuild their country after two decades … read more »

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